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Ms. Toad

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12. Shields aren't quite as bad as you make them out to be.

Sat Aug 8, 2020, 11:46 PM

Aug 2020

They're pretty good at catching droplets (as good or better than masks because the barrier is impermeable). They are less good at aerosol - but the situation dictates how bad that is.

As to aerosolized matter top down shields are pretty poor, front shields are pretty poor. Bottom up, ear to ear shields are not bad. They are worse for people moving around (wait staff, store employeees) who leave a cloud of aerosolized matter in their wake. They are not bad for faculty who can confine them selves to one position with a gap between classes. They are worse with vigorous circulation (can you feel a breeze? If so, the aerosolized matter is going to be blown with the breeze.

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Anyone else pissed off about the nose dick mask [View all] Tribetime Aug 2020 OP

Yup SheltieLover Aug 2020 #1

Did the guy hat Home Depot talk through his nose? Merlot Aug 2020 #2

LMAO👍 Tribetime Aug 2020 #5

If mask wearing is required by employees - Ms. Toad Aug 2020 #3

Also, I'm annoyed at the people who wait until right before going in the store to pull up the mask Clash City Rocker Aug 2020 #4

Me too...Im glad it's not just me Tribetime Aug 2020 #6

Lol! Give it some time. Everyone isn't used to the pandemic life ecstatic Aug 2020 #7

Its been 6 damn months🙄. we can do it Aug 2020 #23

Saw people coming out of Wal-Mart and immediately ripping their mask off. Beartracks Aug 2020 #21

I have seen a lot of store workers wearing Clear face shields with no mask. mackdaddy Aug 2020 #8

Thank you I didn't know Tribetime Aug 2020 #9

Thank you I didn't know Tribetime Aug 2020 #10

I'm going to the hospital on Monday for outpatient testing... LuckyCharms Aug 2020 #11

🙏🙏🙏🙏hope your ok Tribetime Aug 2020 #15

Thank you! n/t LuckyCharms Aug 2020 #17

Shields aren't quite as bad as you make them out to be. Ms. Toad Aug 2020 #12

I made one at the grocery store pull up his mask MoonlitKnight Aug 2020 #13

I work in a clinic and I see it all day. Laffy Kat Aug 2020 #14

I used to mutter "Nice mask, dick nose" but I felt that was a little confrontational. Noodleboy13 Aug 2020 #16

I haven't seen it much EXCEPT on my local news. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2020 #18

I get so tired of assholes I_UndergroundPanther Aug 2020 #19

I have to admit that I feel sorry for these folks who have to wear a mask for hours on end. secondwind Aug 2020 #20

It's easier to just keep it on, you forget about it. we can do it Aug 2020 #24

I spend 9-13 hours a day like this: Maru Kitteh Aug 2020 #25

I encountered a convenience store employee with his nose hanging out. Delmette2.0 Aug 2020 #22